Tiago Goncalves is an accomplished athlete, who has competed in China. He is also a lieutenant in the Coast Guard. He says the discipline, hard work and commitment it takes to be a successful member of the U.S. Armed Forces Judo Team are the same traits that drive him as an officer.
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